Study reveals how exercise impacts oxygen in COPD brains and muscles
NCT ID NCT07285642
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how walking, strength training, and breathing exercises change oxygen levels in the brain and leg muscles of people with moderate-to-severe COPD. Researchers will compare 60 participants (30 with COPD and 30 healthy adults) using special light-based sensors. The goal is to learn which exercises are safest and most effective for COPD patients, helping to create better rehabilitation programs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design safer, personalized exercise programs for people with COPD that avoid dangerous drops in oxygen.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring oxygen changes, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to all COPD patients or lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Esra Pehlivan
RECRUITINGIstanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)
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